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'Pure quality' - John Eustace's verdict on Blackburn Rovers win and team goal
John Eustace was delighted with Blackburn Rovers' performance at Cardiff City as they secured a first away win in the Championship. Rovers ended their goal drought in some style with three fantastic goals, the first of which was a move with 40-
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Blackburn Rovers player ratings as Lewis Travis and Aynsley Pears shine
Here's how The Lancashire Telegraph scored the players' performances, with a six representing par for the course. Aynsley Pears - 9 Made two really important save at 2-0 to keep the lead in tact. First from Willock's curling shot and then a
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Blackburn Rovers end goal drought and secure first away win against Cardiff City
Blackburn Rovers ended their goal drought and secured a first away win of the Championship season, beating Cardiff City 3-1. Having not scored for over 400 Championship minutes, it was only fitting that when they ended that run, it was a goal of
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Wanted man played 'very bad game of hide and seek' before police dog capture
A man who was wanted on recall to prison played a 'very bad game of hide and seek' with police officers being before being found by a police dog. Luke Gorton, 40, has been wanted for several months and has regularly appeared on the weekly lists
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Five-year-old boy in hospital with head and leg injuries after crash
A five-year-old boy was taken to hospital following a crash in Oswaldtwistle last night. Police were called to Union Road at around 5.30pm on Friday (November 8) following reports of a crash between a car and a pedestrian. They have now confirmed
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Cardiff City 1-3 Blackburn Rovers: Baker secures first away win
4:01pm 💬 “We have been very good and competitive but haven’t got the results we’ve deserved. Today we were clinical,
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Man racially abused manager at supermarket
A Blackburn man who racially abused a manager at his local supermarket has been given a community order. Wasim Hussain, 30, abused the manager at Morrisons in Blackburn on July 7, 2022. Hussain, of Stonyhurst Road, was initially given a fine
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Lorry driver arrested after '17 blocks of cannabis' found inside HGV
A HGV driver has been arrested after 17 blocks of cannabis were seized from the vehicle he was driving in Lancashire. The HGV was stopped by police close to J33 of the M6 near Lancaster on Thursday (November 7) at around 7.40pm. When the vehicle
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Two cars 'set on fire' in suspected arson attack
Two cars were reportedly set on fire in a suspected arson attack in Burnley. Police are appealing for information following the incident in Lebanon Street last Sunday (November 3). They received a report of two cars being set alight at around
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Blackburn Rovers predicted team as injuries and suspensions limit options
John Eustace has limited options to freshen up his Blackburn Rovers team with injuries and suspension to consider. It was a young-looking bench on Wednesday night with teenagers Igor Tyjon and Matty Litherland amongst the substitutes. They may
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Southerner learns exactly how to pronounce East Lancs place names
Arriving at the Lancashire Telegraph, I think it is fair to say I am not a local and in fact what might be referred to as a “soft southerner” - you know the rest. So, it is only fitting that I have been tasked with explaining to you, the people
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Record response to council's residents survey
Rossendale Borough Council's 2024 Residents Survey has seen a record response. The council received 5,688 responses, almost five times the 1,158 responses received in 2023. The survey opened throughout October and aimed to gather residents'
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Paul Whitehouse on bringing Only Fools and Horses to the stage
“One day Rodney we’ll be musical theatre stars!” Yes, Del Boy and Rodney are the unlikeliest musical sensations and they are heading to Manchester next week. Only Fool and Horses The Musical has proved a major West End hit, and has spent four
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Man who threw dog poo over neighbour's gate said 'injured wrist affected aim'
A man who was cleaning up ready for a birthday barbecue threw dog excrement over the wall and against his neighbour's gate. Blackburn Magistrates' Court heard how John Howard claimed he had not meant to foul the gate, but District Judge Alexandra
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Death and funeral announcements from the Lancashire Telegraph
The Lancashire Telegraph published five death notices in the last week. Every week, the Lancashire Telegraph publishes death notices and funeral announcements from the families of loved ones who have passed away. As well as appearing in print
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80s icon heading to Burnley later this month for intimate gig
An 80s pop star, who was behind some of the biggest hits of the New Romantic era, is coming to Burnley later this month. ABC frontman Martin Fry is bringing his latest tour to the Burnley Mechanics Theatre on Saturday, November 23. Martin is
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Help for borough's hard up details given by council health boss
Blackburn with Darwen Council's public health boss has given details of how the authority will distribute its latest £1.6 million allocation from the Household Support Fund to hard-up residents. They are set out on a report by Cllr Damian Talbot
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5 of the Christmas markets you can visit in Lancashire this winter
It’s that time of year again when Christmas markets pop up across the UK and there are plenty in Lancashire to enjoy. As the temperatures get cooler, wandering through Christmas markets can really get you into the festive spirit. If you’re
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Woman takes over deli shop - just a year and a half after opening cafe
A woman from Ramsbottom has taken over a popular deli shop - only a year and a half after opening a café. Sas Hardman opened Sasilicious on Bury Road in Tottington in April 2023 and has now opened Sasilicious Deli on Bridge Street in Ramsbottom
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Football star Sanah makes international debut for Pakistan
Burnley footballer Sanah Mehdi said it was a huge 'honour' to make her debut for the Pakistan women's national football team. The 22-year-old played her first game for the country in the group match against rivals India in the South Asian Football
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Innovation award takes entrepreneur from Blackburn to French Riviera
A start up business aiming to make paper receipts a thing of the past has gone from Blackburn to France to win a major award. NOUMI Digital Receipts was developed by Blackburn entrepreneur Shakir Lincoln based on an idea had in 2019. Since
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'Taylor Swift' coming to East Lancs for town's Christmas Extravaganza
'Taylor Swift' is set to perform in Great Harwood in December as the headliner for the town's Christmas event. The free-to-attend Christmas Shows, Music, and Silent Fireworks Extravaganza will take place from 10am to 5.30pm in the Mercer Hall
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Temple shares message of 'unity, harmony, and peace' on Diwali
Families from across Preston enjoyed Diwali celebrations at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir. The event which is organised by volunteers explored the themes of 'unity, harmony, and peace'. Guests also took part in building a symbolic bridge
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Businesses urged to back 'Baubles of Care' campaign for hospice
Businesses are being encouraged to back the 'Baubles of Care' campaign this Christmas to support the East Lancashire Hospice. Each day, it costs more than £8,000 to run the hospice’s 10-bedroom Inpatient Unit – and the charity is asking local businesses
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School creating 'gentlemen of the 21st century' rated outstanding by Ofsted
The headteacher at a newly opened secondary school was “honoured” after receiving ‘Outstanding’ in its first Ofsted report. Olive Boys High School, in Ormerod Road, Burnley, was inspected between October 1 and 3 and was considered ‘Outstanding’
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Health trust accused of 'deliberately running down' Accy Vic by councillors
East Lancashire health bosses have been accused of deliberately running down Accrington Victoria Hospital to force its closure by councillors in Hyndburn. They have also claimed it was done regardless of its impact on the 'carnage' of Royal Blackburn
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The ex-police officer behind a Ribble Valley 'crime wave'
It might look like he’s calmly and contentedly enjoying a coffee. But as he quietly sips his drink – Nick Oldham is likely planning a violent jewellery shop heist, or perhaps a brutal murder. Nick is a prolific author of crime thrillers and the
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Four lucky Lancashire win £100,000 in November Premium Bonds prize draws
Four lucky Lancashire residents picked up a £100,000 win in the November Premium Bonds prize draw, with more than £1 million handed out county-wide. Three people won £50,000, seven people won £25,000 and 21 people won £10,000 – with £1,120,000
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Former X Factor star releases song and music video – and it’s one for Abba fans
A former X Factor star from Langho has released a new single and music video and it is influenced by her appreciation of Swedish pop group, Abba. Grace Davies has unveiled Another Night, described as a feel-good pop anthem with an “infectious energy
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Appeal for mock jurors to help with university study
An appeal has been launched for people to act as mock jurors for law students to get a taste of life in a criminal trial. Researchers at Lancaster University Law School are on the hunt for people to help them with a study on how justice is administered
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Police and Crime Commissioner walks beat with Blackburn MP
Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw has walked the beat in Blackburn town centre with the town's MP Adnan Hussain. The pair joined officers to discuss policing concerns and Mr Grunshaw's plans to support the constabulary in
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East Lancs Sixth Form duo selected for Financial Times programme
Two students from Bacup & Rawtenstall Grammar School Sixth Form have been selected for the Financial Times Student Advocate Programme. Year 12 pupils, Imashi (Akshika) Perera and Jackson Chen, will spend four months working alongside the Financial
